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2013 Dodge Challenger Steering Problems

NHTSA logged 15 steering complaints for the 2013 Dodge Challenger, 8% of its 179 total complaints that year. The median mileage at failure was 68,300, and there is no related steering recall. Complaints center on sudden power steering loss and abnormal stiffness.

Steering complaints
15
8% of 179
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
68,300 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Power steering suddenly fails or cuts out while driving, sometimes with a check power steering warning light, making the vehicle very hard to turn.
  • Power steering loss occurs during low-speed maneuvers such as backing out of a parking space or making a U-turn, causing the driver to lose control momentarily.
  • Steering becomes unusually stiff at startup and gets worse when turning, especially to the left.
  • Owners describe an intermittent clicking noise while turning along with degraded steering feel, though no warning light appears.
  • A steering rack failure was reported at 82,000 miles on a vehicle that was not driven year-round.
  • Some owners report dealership technicians finding no fault with the pump, module, or rack despite repeated power steering dropouts.

When 2013 Dodge Challenger steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 3, 2014, latest Feb 12, 2022.

2013 Dodge Challenger steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2014Sep 2017May 2018Apr 2019Oct 2019Dec 2019Jul 2020
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2014 to Feb 2022; peak Oct 2019 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Dodge Challenger

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Challenger model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201033 (11%)
  2. 201114 (7%)
  3. 201219 (8%)
  4. 201315 (8%)
  5. 201420 (13%)
  6. 20156 (5%)
  7. 20169 (12%)
  8. 20175 (10%)
  9. 20186 (8%)
  10. 20198 (14%)
  11. 20201 (5%)
  12. 20212 (11%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20231 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Dodge Challenger have?
NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2013 Challenger, which is 8% of the 179 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Dodge Challenger?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering problem area on this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 Challenger?
The median mileage at failure among reported steering complaints is 68,300 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to steering complaints for the 2013 Challenger, though one fire was reported in this problem area.
How does the 2013 Challenger compare to other years for steering complaints?
The 2013 Challenger's 15 steering complaints (8% share) is lower than the 2010 model's 33 complaints (11% share) but higher in raw count than several later years like 2015 with 6 complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.